Shure Microflex Condenser Microphone for Speech & Conference

The Shure Microflex Condenser Microphone for Speech, Conference Room, Corporate, and Education in sleek Black is a professional-grade solution designed to deliver crystal-clear voice reproduction in any room. Built for daily use in classrooms, lecture halls, corporate meeting spaces, and training environments, this gooseneck microphone combines precise vocal pickup with a discreet, stylish appearance that blends with modern furniture and podiums. With a broad frequency response from 50 Hz to 17 kHz, it captures the warmth of conversational speech while preserving the sharpness of consonants, ensuring every speaker’s words come through with exceptional clarity. An impedance of 170 Ohms provides a stable load for most mixers and audio interfaces, helping reduce noise and maintain a clean signal as voices travel across sound systems. The microphone’s cardioid and super-cardioid pickup patterns focus on the speaker at the front and minimize ambient noise, HVAC hum, and audience chatter, making it ideal for meetings, lectures, and multimedia presentations where intelligibility is paramount. The gooseneck design offers flexible positioning to accommodate different speakers and seating layouts, while the enduring black finish provides a professional, low-profile look that works in corporate boardrooms, classrooms, and educational studios. Whether you’re outfitting a small collaboration space or a large conference venue, this condenser microphone supports high-quality speech reinforcement, clear lectures, and effective distance learning sessions. It’s an excellent choice for those who demand reliable performance, superb intelligibility, and consistent sound across a range of room sizes and acoustic challenges.

• Premium gooseneck design for adjustable positioning, enabling precise capture of the speaker’s voice while remaining visually unobtrusive in any room.
• Wide frequency response from 50 Hz to 17 kHz ensures natural voice reproduction, capturing both low-end warmth and high-frequency clarity for articulate speech.
• Pickup patterns include cardioid and super-cardioid, delivering strong front-channel focus while reducing off-axis noise and feedback in busy meeting spaces.
• Impedance of 170 Ohms provides compatibility with a broad array of mixers, consoles, and conference systems, helping maintain signal integrity across devices.
• 5-pin XLR output and professional construction support reliable, secure connections in corporate and educational environments, with durable build for daily use.

Technical Details of Shure Microflex Condenser Microphone

• Frequency response: 50 Hz – 17 kHz
• Impedance: 170 Ohms
• Polar pattern: Cardioid, Super-cardioid
• Form factor: Gooseneck condenser microphone
• Output: 5-pin XLR
• Finish: Black
• Applications: Speech, conference rooms, education, corporate environments

How to Install Shure Microflex Condenser Microphone

• Choose a mounting location that positions the microphone close to the speaker’s mouth, typically near the edge of a table or podium for optimal pickup.
• Install or secure the gooseneck in a stable clamp or mount, ensuring it can be adjusted easily while remaining out of the way of presenters and equipment.
• Route the microphone’s cable to your mixer, audio interface, or conference system, using cable management to keep it tidy and protected from foot traffic.
• Connect the microphone’s 5-pin XLR output to a compatible input on your audio console or interface. Confirm that the connected device provides appropriate power or plug-in power as required by your system.
• Power up your audio system, then perform a basic level check. Position the speaker in their typical seating arrangement and adjust the microphone position, gain, and distance to achieve clear, even coverage across the room.
• Test voice intelligibility from various seating positions and adjust the pickup pattern selection (cardioid or super-cardioid) if your microphone model offers this option, to minimize feedback and ambient noise.
• Apply basic equalization if needed—slight high-frequency boost for clarity or a gentle low-frequency roll-off to reduce proximity effect and plosive buildup.
• Regularly inspect the gooseneck for alignment, tighten any loosened joints, and keep the microphone clean from dust and moisture to preserve performance and longevity.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What environments is this microphone best suited for?

A: It is designed for speech in conference rooms, corporate spaces, education facilities, and other environments where clear voice pickup is essential. The gooseneck provides flexible positioning, while the cardioid and super-cardioid patterns help minimize background noise in busy rooms.

• Q: What connectivity does the microphone use?

A: The microphone uses a 5-pin XLR output for professional-grade connections to mixers, audio interfaces, or conference systems. Ensure your equipment supports XLR inputs and provides suitable power for a condenser microphone as required by your setup.

• Q: Is this microphone suitable for video conferencing and hybrid meetings?

A: Yes. Its clear vocal pickup and rejection of ambient noise make it a popular choice for video conferencing and hybrid meeting spaces, helping remote participants hear speakers with high intelligibility.

• Q: Does the microphone require phantom power?

A: Condenser microphones typically require some form of power. Power may be supplied by your mixer, audio interface, or through a dedicated power supply compatible with the microphone’s design. Always verify the power requirements in your system’s documentation and ensure appropriate phantom or plug-in power is enabled if required.

• Q: Can I use multiple microphones in the same room?

A: Yes. Shure Microflex models are commonly used in multi-microphone setups. Place each mic near its speaker and adjust levels and polar patterns to minimize crosstalk and feedback. Use appropriate routing in your mixer to maintain consistent levels across inputs.

• Q: How do I maintain optimal sound quality over time?

A: Regularly inspect cabling and connectors for wear, ensure the microphone remains clean and dust-free, and tighten any loose fittings. Position the gooseneck to avoid bending and stress on the connector, and perform periodic sound checks to catch any drift in performance early.